2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 1% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on I-94 highway, tried to open my passenger side front window using my driver side door window switch. The switch did not work. About 30 seconds later my car filled with smoke and I saw the smoke coming out of the driver side door panel. I pulled over and after a couple minutes the smoke stopped. The window switch for the passenger side window does not work now.”
NHTSA complaint #10473969, filed 2012-09, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The contact also stated that the power steering failed and the A/C emitted hot air. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10785961, filed 2015-10, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
- 10155247Feb 28, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10132360Jun 15, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin POL14-11: Rev Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
- 10131838Mar 22, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin POL14-11: REVISED March 22, 2017: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of…
- 10131837Mar 22, 2017Dealer Daily: Voluntary Extension of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.
- 10092768May 11, 2016Tt: hv batteries have liquid filled cell modules, to prevent leakage from cells, it is very important to confirm the proper orientation mark of the drc.
- 10093255Feb 24, 2016Tsb: some 2007 - 2011 model year camry hv vehicles equipped with 2az-fxe engines may exhibit a lack of acceleration, potential rough engine idle, and possible engine stall…
- 10152279Dec 3, 2015WPB: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In Mid-December, 2014, Toyota announced…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 10% |
| 2025 | 27 | 15% |
| 2019 | 1 | 9% |
| 2018 | 4 | 14% |
| 2017 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 7% |
| 2014 | 4 | 16% |
| 2013 | 3 | 11% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 46 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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